programs & events

April School Vacation

Providence Children's Film Festival in Newport!

6 pm Newport Art Museum (76 Bellevue Avenue)

LIYANA

We are pleased to bring this award winning film to Newport!
The therapeutic power of storytelling is at the forefront of this genre-defying
documentary.

Swaziland is a tiny country with the world's highest HIV infection rate.

A tragic consequence are the estimated 200,000 orphans now needing care, many traumatized beyond just losing their parents. At one orphanage, healing takes place through collective story-writing borne from the children's personal experiences. The result is the powerful story of Liyana, a brave and determined girl who sets out to save her abducted twin brothers from many forms of peril.

About The Providence Children's Film Festival

PCFF presents the best of independent and international children’s cinema to inspire, delight, educate, and connect a diverse community of children and families from Rhode Island and throughout New England. Visit www.providencechildrensfilmfestival.org for more information.

Saturday, April 14, 2018

Second Saturday

10:30 am Newport Art Museum (76 Bellevue Avenue)

Providence Children's Film Festival Shorts:
The World Around Us

Join us for a family road trip! Our world is richly infused with opportunities for discovery and revelation. This shorts reel will get you thinking about expanding your horizons beyond what meets the eye.

After the films, join us for hands-on piñata decorating inspired by the incredible creations made in Mexico and seen in the documentary short "Piñata Kings".

Films are for all ages.

In English, with English subtitles, or no dialogue

The Second Saturday program begins at 10:30 am, and is free with paid Museum admission.

(Admission for Adults is $15, and for Seniors and Active Military is $10. Admission for youth to age 18 and Museum Members is always free.)
Avoid Admission fees by Becoming a Member Today!

About The Providence Children's Film Festival

PCFF presents the best of independent and international children’s cinema to inspire, delight, educate, and connect a diverse community of children and families from Rhode Island and throughout New England. Visit www.providencechildrensfilmfestival.org for more information.

Providence Children's Film Festival in Newport!

1:30 pm Newport Art Museum (76 Bellevue Avenue)

Let's Get Animated!

There are many ways to tell a story - paints, pastels, textiles, and even text from a typewriter (ask your grandparents about that last one). Join us for a curated collection of pint sized works of art from around the world that are sure to challenge, delight and inspire.

Films are for all ages.

In English, or with English subtitles, or with no dialogue

69 min

About The Providence Children's Film Festival

PCFF presents the best of independent and international children’s cinema to inspire, delight, educate, and connect a diverse community of children and families from Rhode Island and throughout New England. Visit www.providencechildrensfilmfestival.org for more information.

Let's Get Animated! Workshop

3 pm Newport Art Museum (76 Bellevue Avenue)

Put your inspiration to work in our studios and digital lab at the Coleman Center for Creative Studies! Create your own lead character and learn the foundational skills of stop motion animation with our Digital instructor, Dan Smith. This 90 minute workshop is limited to 15 youth.

Museum Members: $15
Non-members: $20

Monday, April 16, 2018

Stop Motion Animation Camp

9:30 am Newport Art Museum (76 Bellevue Avenue)

This class explores the process of stop motion animation from concept to the completed short film. Students will use clay and other materials to build characters and sets, photograph them and finally import their frames into the animation software for editing.

Museum Members: $185
Non-Members: $210

American Girl Doll Camp

9:30 am Newport Art Museum (76 Bellevue Avenue)

Explore the history of fashion while creating “looks” and accessories for your American Girl Doll. Students will gain hands on experience with a digital camera to finish the week with a fashion shoot for their dolls with new outfits, inspired by history trends. Students will take home a “look book” of their own.